3-Methylcyclopentadecenone (Muscenone) - fragrance

INCI Name

3-Methylcyclopentade...

Functions

1 Roles

Sustainability

5/10

What It Does

3-Methylcyclopentadecenone, commonly known as Muscenone, is a macrocyclic musk fragrance ingredient prized for its clean, soft, and highly diffusive musky odor profile with subtle floral and powdery nuances. Unlike nitro musks or polycyclic musks, Muscenone belongs to the macrocyclic musk family, which is generally regarded as having a more favorable safety and environmental profile, making it a preferred choice in modern fine fragrance and cosmetic formulation. Formulators select it for its exceptional tenacity, skin-substantivity, and ability to act as a fixative that rounds and extends the longevity of other fragrance notes in a composition.

Creates pleasant product scent

Enhances sensory experience

Masks base ingredient odors

Contributes to brand identity

Technical Properties

Ionic Charge

nonionic

Molecular charge type

Viscosity Effect

neutral

Impact on formula thickness

Foaming Ability

none

Lather generation

Ingredient Compatibility

Works Well With

most emollientsesterssiliconesalcoholsfragrance carriersnonionic emulsifierswaxes

Avoid Combining

strong oxidizing agentsstrong reducing agentshighly alkaline systems

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Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Score

5/10

Biodegradability

inherently biodegradable

Source

synthetic

Feedstock

Synthesized from petrochemical or renewable-based macrocyclic precursors; can be produced via ring-expansion or cyclization routes from fatty acid derivatives